10-11 March 2016 - Performigrations

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performigrations
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PERFORMIGRATIONS explores the intersection of public cultural performance, collaborative
10 March 2016, 6:30 PM
art-making, and academic research on mobilities. It proposes a new understanding of
PERFORMIGRATIONS: People are the Territory – Official closing
‘territories’, one that emphasizes the performative practices of the people that move toward,
Presentation of PERFORMIGRATIONS Project by Salvatore Schirmo, Elena Lamberti,
within, and through them.
Clare Vassallo and Martin Stiglio, followed by an acoustic musical intervention by The
From April 2014 to March 2016 PERFORMIGRATIONS will organize eight major cultural events
Dominic Mancuso Group.
across Europe and Canada, producing eight collaborative art-exhibitions involving a variety of
Italian Cultural Institute, La Valletta
partners and audiences. A range of art forms and digital media platforms will delineate a new,
“Vecchia Cancelleria”, St. George’s Square, Valletta
Free and open to public
mobile territory that is formed around stories, creativity, and shared cultural experience.
Montreal: April/November 2015; Bologna: May/June 2015; Klagenfurt May/July 2015;
Vancouver: August/September 2015; Athens: September 2015; Toronto: October 2015; Lisbon:
11 March 2016, 7:00 PM
DOMINIC MANCuSO GROuP IN MALTA
February 2016; Valletta: March 2016
www.performigrations.eu
2016 Southern European ‘One World / No Borders’ Tour
DOMINIC MANCuSO: voice, guitar; TONy ZORZI: guitars; PACO LuVIANO: bass;
ITALIAN CuLTuRAL INSTITuTE, LA VALLETTA
ChENDy LEON: percussion; JERRy CARINGI: keyboard, accordion; JOhNNy JOhNSON:
The Italian Cultural Institute is the symbol of Italian culture in the Maltese Islands – a culture
sax, woodwinds.
whose roots run deep. It was founded in February 1971 and it is also the Cultural Section of the
Junior College University of Malta
Italian Embassy in Malta. In 1974, the Institute was inaugurated in its current seat in St.
Ġużè Debono Square, Msida
George’s Square, Valletta. The building, also known as the “Vecchia Cancelleria” of the Order
Admission is free, on a first come first served basis
of the Knights of St. John, was built in 1602 by Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt.
The main institutional objective of the Italian Cultural Institute is the spreading of Italian
Language, Art and Culture. This is pursued by means of the organization of cultural events
Dominic Mancuso Group is a Canadian group led by Juno Award (Canadian Grammy) winner
and the management of a large and updated library, in which all members can borrow books
Dominic Mancuso bringing together musicians representing a variety of cultural and artistic
and audio-visual materials. The Institute promotes events such as exhibitions, concerts, plays
traditions (Italian, Cuban, Mexican, and North American). Their “One World/No Borders” Tour
and conferences. It has also been responsible for the establishment of a network linking
takes their vibrant and original sound along the reverse journey of today’s immigrants: from
Malta’s University and study and research centres with Italian universities, state organisations
North to South, from Canada to Southern Europe, across Portugal, Spain, Italy and Malta. The
and institutions.
tour is officially promoted by the European Network PERFORMIGRATIONS: People Are the
www.iicvalletta.esteri.it
Territory with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Art Council and the
Richmond Hill Cultural Grant program. This tour intends to shape a territory, welcoming and
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sharing the plurality of world stories and traditions, proving that music is, in fact, the ideal art
The Junior College, was established in 1995 at the University of Malta. It offers a two-year
form to meet and embrace people. course specifically designed for future University students who are prepared for the
Matriculation Certificate in accordance with the University's General Entry
Requirements. Students may choose from a wide range of subjects and must take two
subjects at Advanced Level, three at Intermediate Level, as well as Systems of
Knowledge. While providing formal instruction, the College encourages students to develop
their own initiative through guided self-teaching in preparation for their future University
career. Since the College forms part of the University of Malta, students are able to become
familiar with the University campus. There is a healthy interaction between College and
University students who collaborate on cultural projects such as concerts, drama, sport,
student exchanges, debates, seminars and so on.
www.jc.um.edu.mt
www.dominicmancuso.com